Lorilyn
A feminine name combining lori (a vine or laurel plant) with lyn (a small lake or pool).
Name Census estimates that about 241 living Americans carry the first name Lorilyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lorilyn today is around 60 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lorilyn births was 1970 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lorilyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
241
~ 1 in 1,422,217 Americans
Peak year
1970
20 babies that year
Average age
60
years old
1990 SSA rank
#9,791
Tracked since 1948
Popularity
Lorilyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lorilyn from the 1940s through to the 1990s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 114 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lorilyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lorilyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lorilyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lorilyn
The name Lorilyn is a relatively modern combination of names, blending elements from different linguistic roots. It is believed to have emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century, possibly originating in North America or parts of Western Europe.
One interpretation suggests that the prefix "Lori" is derived from the French name Laurie, which itself traces back to the Latin name Laurus, meaning "laurel". The laurel was a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Greek and Roman cultures, often used to crown victors and poets. The suffix "lyn" is likely a variation of the Welsh name Lynn or Llyn, meaning "lake" or "pond".
While the name Lorilyn does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its component parts have been present in various cultures for centuries. The name's combination of French and Welsh influences reflects the multicultural nature of its origins.
Some of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Lorilyn include Lorilyn Reutinger, an American singer and actress born in 1940. Another notable bearer of the name was Lorilyn Sanchez, a Puerto Rican artist and painter who lived from 1932 to 2018.
In the literary world, Lorilyn Roberts is an American author and poet, known for her works exploring themes of spirituality and personal growth. She was born in 1956 and has published several collections of poetry and non-fiction books.
Lorilyn Tjon-A-Pau was a Surinamese politician and activist, born in 1943, who played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and social justice in her country.
Lastly, Lorilyn Auer is a Canadian artist and painter, born in 1948, recognized for her vibrant landscapes and nature-inspired works.
While the name Lorilyn may not have a deeply rooted historical lineage, its unique blend of linguistic influences and modern usage by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions have contributed to its distinct identity and cultural significance.
People
Lorilyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lorilyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lorilyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lorilyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 241 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lorilyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,422,217 US residents.
Is Lorilyn a common name?
We classify Lorilyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 296 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lorilyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Lorilyn was 1970, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lorilyn is about 60 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lorilyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lorilyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.